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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (06.22.25): ICAO Three-Letter Designator (3LD)

ICAO Three-Letter Designator (3LD) An ICAO 3LD is an exclusive designator that, when used together with a flight number, becomes the aircraft call sign and provides distinct aircraft identification to air traffic control (ATC). ICAO approves 3LDs to enhance the...

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (06.22.25)

“eVTOLs and all kinds of futuristic advanced air mobility vehicles will redefine how we transport goods and people. As we’ve done for decades, the United States is working with our great international partners to bring about this revolution in flying...

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NTSB Prelim: RANS S20

About 800 Ft Above Ground Level, The Airplane Had A Total Loss Of Engine Power On May 27, 2025, about 1330 mountain daylight time, an experimental amateur-built RANS S20 Raven, N327KM, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Linx (06.22.25)

Aero Linx: Australian Aviation Psychology Association (AAvPA) The Australian Aviation Psychology Association (AAvPA) is a not-for-profit organisation, incorporated in Victoria under the Victorian Associations Incorporation Act of 1981. The AAvPA website is primarily aimed at existing membership for the purpose...

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (06.20.25)

“On Wednesday, June 18 at approximately 11 p.m. CT, the Starship preparing for the tenth flight test experienced an anomaly while on a test stand at Starbase. After completing a single-engine static fire earlier this week, the vehicle was in...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Linx (06.20.25)

Aero Linx: The Mooney Mite Site Dedicated to the Mooney M-18 Mite, "The Most Personal Airplane," and to supporting Mite owners everywhere. The Mooney M-18 Mite is a single-place, low-wing monoplane with retractable, tricycle landing gear. It is mainly of...

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NTSB Final Report: Piper PA22

Conduct(ed) A Low Altitude Pass Over An Off-Airport Site With A 5 To 7 Mph Tailwind In His Tailwheel-Equipped Airplane Analysis: According to the pilot, while conducting a low altitude pass over an off-airport site with a 5 to 7...

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Airborne 06.18.25: DeltaHawk RV14 Flies!, Paris No-Shows, Fed Fibbing

Also: Ukrainian A-22 UAV Shootdown, Axiom 4 Launch, G7 TFR Intercept, Sao Paulo Hot Air Balloon Fatality DeltaHawk published a short video of a recent test flight using a Van’s RV-14, giving builders and buyers a hint of what’s to...

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (06.21.25)

“For example, a fuel would have to be authorized for all aircraft and no fuel has been authorized for the rotorcraft fleet. The FAA will provide additional information when the criteria is met.” Source: Just a part of the rationale...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (06.21.25): Marker Beacon

Marker Beacon An electronic navigation facility transmitting a 75 MHz vertical fan or boneshaped radiation pattern. Marker beacons are identified by their modulation frequency and keying code, and when received by compatible airborne equipment, indicate to the pilot, both aurally...

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